Photographer Greg Anderson recently returned from the National Beard and Mustache Championships held in New Orleans. You're not going to believe the things that some guys can do with their facial hair.

Anderson, who has compiled a photo essay for PetaPixel, plans on making a short picture book out of about 25 of his favorite shots. And starting next year, he'll be the official photographer for the World Beard and Mustache Championships.

His portfolio of the recently concluded contest can be found at his Facebook page. These are some of our favorites: